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Sorry for a lack of updates

Adam — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:29:53 +0000

Sorry for the lack of updates. My family and I have been sick and I have been struggling through that to get everything done.

Today I met with a guy that is thinking of planting a church. He’s a great guy and just trying to seek where Jesus is leading him, I know the feeling. I hope that we can meet again soon and talk church planting, I love to talk about this stuff.

I also have a networking / prayer meeting with several pastors from all over Metro-Atlanta today. It should me interesting. I’ll write an update if I get to hang out with anyone cool.

You gotta love it when God takes care of it!

Adam — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:50:44 +0000

So, last week I was unhappy about this time because I had just realized that my computer was dead. Today I’m using a new (used) computer that I got for free, and its nicer than the one I had before! Plus, I got a call from a church planter friend today and his church is sending me some money so that I can get this computer up to par with some new hardware and software.

I really love it when God works out the details.

Working on a Laptop

Adam — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:50:36 +0000

Today I have meetings at West Ridge and I’m trying to figure out buying a laptop. Its a low key day, which is really nice for a change. And best of all, I’m not driving all over creation.

Broken Laptop and Hopeful Meetings

Adam — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:46:53 +0000

Today I have a few things going. Last night my laptop died, so I am going to West Ridge to try to see if the IT guy can fix it, or at the very least to get a loaner for a week or two. Then I have a meeting in Decatur with someone that works for the city. I’m not sure what she does, but I know that this is the lady that the Mayor asked me to meet with to discuss how the city can better interact with it’s people through the Internet. So that should be a fun conversation.

Then I have a meeting with Eddie from Eddie’s attic, which will be cool. And then I have to run home, put the kids to bed, and get ready to have our house filled up with people at our home gathering. Today is going to be a good day, as opposed to my bad day yesterday.

Meeting DeKalb County Judges

Adam — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:09:50 +0000

Sorry for the lag in my updating this week. I have found myself with a brief moment of time, so here goes.

Friday my mom (who is a judge) took me around two DeKalb County courthouses and introduced me to all of the judges that she knows. I met three Juvenile Court judges, one of which offered to take me to the Decatur Rotary with her. Then, we went to the courthouse in downtown Decatur and I met two Superior Court judges. I will be following up with several judges to schedule coffee and lunch meetings this week.

I’m also excited about this coming week. Tomorrow I’m meeting with Eddie from Eddie’s attic, I’ll update again after that.

I hope everyone had a great Easter!

One reason to move into the city

Adam — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:55 +0000

I came across an article yesterday offering an interesting reason that living in the city might be a good idea. Check it out:

Slumming It in Your McMansion

Time to Bulk Up…

Adam — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:14:18 +0000

I’m heading out in a few minutes to meet a friend and join a gym in Decatur. I’m excited about this for a lot of reasons.

The gym membership is being covered, so I don’t have to use money I don’t have. This is a huge answered prayer.
I get to hang out with one of my closest and oldest friends each morning that we work out.
Working out in the same place, at the same time, in a smaller gym, every week will help me meet people in the community.
Apparently Jane Fonda works out at this particular gym, which obviously means that this hip urban gym in Decatur is the coolest place ever (sarcasm).

I forgot to mention Eddie

Adam — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:59:08 +0000

I can’t believe I forgot to mention this, but last week after leaving my meeting with the Decatur Volunteer Coordinator I was walking past Eddie’s Attic and I saw Eddie. So I went up, introduced myself and asked if we could meet to talk about Decatur sometime this week, because Eddie has been in Decatur as long as anyone and he knows everyone. He gave me his cell number and I’m going to call him this week to set up a meeting.

I don’t think this is going to change the owner’s mind about letting us rent the space (Eddie isn’t the owner anymore and the owner said they couldn’t do it) but I think he’s a great contact to have in Decatur, so I’m excited.

Meeting with the Volunteer Decatur! Coordinator

Adam — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:14:05 +0000

My meeting with the volunteer coordinator for the city went really well. Hopefully I will be getting involved in the MLK weekend home repair project. I’m hoping to be able to help with the planning and execution of the project.

Meeting with the Mayor

Adam — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:11:47 +0000

I just had a fantastic meeting with the Mayor of Decatur, Bill Floyd. I really don’t think it could have gone any better. He told me all about the city and what was going on. He had some good thoughts on ways that I might be able to connect and serve. He was excited about us being here and enthusiastic about what we want to do and how we want to do it. And, he gave me some ideas on some huge ways that I can play an important role in helping the City Government connect with the people of the city through websites. In fact, I may be setting up a blog for the mayor! How cool is that?

I have another meeting later today with the City Volunteer Coordinator, this will be an important meeting. And, I am hoping to drop in on the City Communications person to talk about some of the things the Mayor and I were discussing. I’ll keep you posted, this is really exciting stuff!